Improve your 21st Century Skills
September 7, 2016
Which 21st Century Skills do you want to improve? … More Improve your 21st Century Skills
Wash, Rinse, and Repeat
September 7, 2016
Effective learning is like hair care: Wash, Rinse, and Repeat until the desired outcome is achieved. … More Wash, Rinse, and Repeat
Ideal Day
September 7, 2016
Finding time to study and incorporate English into your busy schedule can be a challenge. Here are some ideas for your ideal day. … More Ideal Day
How many hours a week do you study English?
August 9, 2016
Do you need help finding time to study English? … More How many hours a week do you study English?
Develop English Fluency With Interactive Videos
May 10, 2016
There is a fun way to develop your English listening ability, fluency, spelling, typing speed, and have fun while doing it! It’s free! http://lyricstraining.com/en/ … More Develop English Fluency With Interactive Videos
Cultural advice for travelling to the U.K.
January 7, 2016
Stephen Fry, a British actor, offers some cultural advice for when traveling to the U.K. It’s funny and quite true in my experience. NOTICE: The importance of non-verbal communication! Click on the link below for the video: Cultural Advice
Do you hate spelling as much as me?
December 1, 2015
English spelling is a challenge! It’s a challenge for native speakers and learners too. What spelling patterns would you change? Here is a funny video explaining some spelling patterns that could change. WARNING: Adult Language! Why The English Alphabet Is Stupid
100 Commonly Misspelled Words!
October 6, 2015
Here is a helpful list of misspelled words. Which words are challenging for you? How can you remember the spelling? The article gives you mnemonics, a good memory strategy, to remember the spelling. However, for the mnemonics to be helpful, they need to have some meaning to you. Can you create a good mnemonic for … More 100 Commonly Misspelled Words!
Project Based Language Learning (PBLL)
September 23, 2015
What have you heard about Project based Language Learning(PBLL)? What experience do you have with Project Based Learning(PBL)? What is the definition of PBL? After getting frustrated with “traditional” textbooks, language courses, and approaches to learning and teaching languages, I began to search for better learning and teaching approaches and methods. Not just skills and … More Project Based Language Learning (PBLL)
Learning Strategies
January 20, 2015
Studies show that learners who use learning strategies are more effective learners than those who don’t use strategies. While there is some debate over the definition of what is strategic learning and what is “normal” learning, there are tricks, techniques, methods to improve the effectiveness of learning. I am a big fan of strategic learning … More Learning Strategies